A member asked:

My gp has organised the removal of possible skin cancer lump, not a biopsy, what should i do?

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

You will be okay: I am sure he have all the tool to take care of you.

Answered 10/24/2017

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Dr. Richard Orr answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

See below: If the skin lump is small, removal makes sense. It can be done by a shave biopsy technique or a surgical removal with stitches. If it is larger, we recommend biopsying a portion of it so that the appropriate removal is done with a single operation in the most cosmetic way.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Travis Kidner answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Send for pathology: As long as he sends the tissue for pathology you are okay. He might just be using different terminology. Raise your concerns with him prior to the procedure.

Answered 4/1/2013

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